Enhanced Severe Threat in the South

A day with possible strong tornadoes is on the table…

A significant severe weather event is possible table today for parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley, the Mid-South, and into the Southeast. A powerful storm system will bring the potential for damaging winds, several tornadoes, and even a few strong tornadoes late this afternoon into the overnight hours.

The question is, as always, what the eventual storm mode ends up being.

When and Where?

Storms are already developing this morning across Arkansas, Tennessee, and surrounding areas, but these early storms should stay below severe limits. The real show gets going later this afternoon, with storms expected to fire up in far eastern Texas and Louisiana before moving into Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. The greatest risk for severe weather will stretch from late afternoon into the overnight hours as storms push eastward.

Today’s threat zone.

What’s Fueling This Setup?

A strong upper-level storm…